By Nadia Shireen (author) , Nadia Shireen (illustrator)
Paperback In Stock £7.99 £7.19
View All Editions (1)
Shortlised for the Jhalak Prize 2024
From the creator of Barbara Throws a Wobbler - the ultimate story to chase (and laugh) your worries away
Geoffrey's got the jitters! It started last night when he was thinking about school - a funny, wiggly feeling in his tummy that grew and grew. But when Geoffrey's tummy jitters started talking to him - that's when he knew they were out of control. Geoffrey had to do something...
Through a laugh-out-loud story and loveable character, Nadia Shireen shows how to understand and dispel anxieties, one jitter at a time.
A wise and comical look at anxiety and how to banish it ... With funny pictures and a guide to different kinds of worries, this is soothing for all ages. - The Sunday Times
‘Complete with comic deep-breathing advice and a Very Useful Guide to Worries, this follow-up to Barbara Throws a Wobbler confirms Shireen as a hilarious, kindly and invaluable source of “feelings” advice for preschoolers - Guardian
Nadia Shireen’s hilarious Geoffrey Gets the Jitters depicted the fears of its titular hero as wibbly-wobbly worms that Geoffrey eventually learned to tackle with deep breaths and big chats. The back page’s “Very Useful Guide”, examining types of worry from the Frazzle to the Fret, probably ought to go on the fridge to help the anxious of all ages through the festive season - Observer Children's Books of the Year
From the author of Barbara Throws A Wobbler comes an equally brilliant look at childhood anxieties as Geoffrey feels wriggly jitters in his tummy as he worries about everything — including being stomped on by dinosaurs. Luckily, he learns a few tricks to chase them away. Comes with a giggly guide to different jitters - Daily Mail Children’s Books of the Year
Nadia Shireen enjoyed making homemade magazines and comics as a child, and during her time studying law at university and her subsequent career in journalism, she started to sketch again. Her debut book Good Little Wolf received a mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Opera Prima Award, and went on to win the UKLA Book Award. Nadia’s subsequent books have since been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, The Sainsbury’s Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
Nadia now writes and draws full time, and dedicates her spare moments to tweeting about pop music and championing diversity and tolerance, values that are powerfully depicted in all her books. In 2017, she collaborated with Book Trust to promote their Time To Read campaign, sending 700,000 copies of The Bumblebear to school children all across the UK. Nadia joined forces with Book Trust once more, as their official Writer and Illustrator In Residence for 2018. In addition, Nadia is an official friend of the Ministry of Stories, and supports the Penguin’s Write Now initiative for discovering under-represented voices. She lives in London with her son. Billy and the Beast was recently shortlisted for the inaugural Booktrust Story Time Prize.
Powerful, Empathetic and Representative Shortlists Announced for the 2025 UKLA Book Awards
The UKLA Book Awards 2025 Longlist has been announced
Empathy Day inspires children to learn more about empathy, have transformational experiences through stories, and to put empathy into action!
Shortlised for the Jhalak Prize 2024 From the creator of Barbara Throws a Wobbler - the ultimate story to chase (and laugh) your worries away Geoffrey's got the jitters! It started last night when he was thinking about school - a funny, wiggly feeling in his tummy that grew and grew.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Geoffrey Gets the Jitters and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Geoffrey Gets the Jitters features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Geoffrey Gets the Jitters was written by Nadia Shireen and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Geoffrey Gets the Jitters has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.